Matthew 24:1-14

Jesus said that before His return, the world would experience “birth pains”—signs that the end is drawing near. From spiritual deception to worldwide turmoil, these warnings are not meant to frighten us but to remind us to stay ready and faithful. In this eye-opening message from Matthew 24, Pastor Jeff explains what these signs mean, how close we might be to the Lord’s coming, and why true believers can look to the future with peace and confidence in Christ.

Earthquakes. Wars. Deception. Division. Are these just global events—or signs of something greater? In this message from Pastor Jeff Schreve, you’ll discover what Jesus taught in the Olivet Discourse about the “birth pains” that point to His soon return, and how believers can be ready for that glorious day.

Today we’ll jump right back into our verse by verse study through the gospel of Matthew. Summer is officially here, and there are signs we look for that tell us it is here, like warmer weather. There are also signs we should be aware of that tell us we are living in the last days before the return of Christ. Do you know what they are? Jesus tells us in Matthew twenty-four to know the signs and be prepared.

Has this thought crossed your mind in recent years… “We’re getting close to the end?” What does the Bible have to say about the time of the end? Are there signs to be looking for as that day approaches? In chapter twenty-four, Jesus gave some specific signs of His second coming and the end of the age to His disciples. He did this for some very good reasons. He wanted them to be ready, and He wanted them to know the truth, so they would not be deceived by false teachers.

Jesus gave his disciples quite a bit of information surrounding the end times and even went so far as to show the first sign to look for to determine the generation that would see his second coming. Today on Light on the Hill we’re going to talk about the leading indicators that Jesus told us to expect as we approach these days and what He says may shock you!  

Today we’ll jump right back into our verse by verse study through the gospel of Matthew.  It’s Christmas time, and there are signs we look for that tell us it is here, like decorations and lights all over town and the growing lines at the Mall. There are also signs we should be aware of that tell us we are living in the last days before the return of Christ. Do you know what they are? Jesus tells us in Matthew twenty-four to know the signs and be prepared.